Life is Easier If You're Handsome novel Chapter 3

“... Really?”

“Yes, I’m telling you.”

“How is that even possible?”

Inside the meeting room of the Toon Train broadcasting station for ‘Doctor Joy!’, an unbelievable story was circulating.

“You’re saying that strict guy is bringing in a child actor?”

“Yes. Exactly.”

“What about the audition?”

“He just saw the kid’s face and immediately contacted the parents to bring them in.”

“What the heck is that!”

The shocking report reached the ears of the AD and assistant director.

Hearing this, the CP (Chief Producer) jumped up from his seat.

He knew that PD Kim Young-mo was exceptionally talented, but this was crossing the line.

No matter how you look at it, they’re adding someone without even holding an audition?

Especially on a show already facing lobbyists from all sides?

“Send them back immediately! This is nonsense! Just because it’s a kids’ show, does he think this is child’s play?!”

Bang!  

When the CP slammed the desk, everyone flinched.

“Even if we are at a disadvantage, this is not something we can allow! The broadcasting station is small? If this gets out, huh?! What are we going to do?”

“But... What if it turns out well?”

As they say, the biggest matters are often raised by the youngest.

The CP’s temper flared once again at the words of the youngest writer.

“Wh-what? Turns out well? How can it turn out well! I’m telling you, doing it this way is not allowed! What are you even talking about?”

“N-no, I just mean... Someone like PD Kim Young-mo wouldn’t bring just anyone.”

‘Is this what they call Generation X these days?’

‘How crazy has the world become for the youngest to talk back like this?’

“Hey, you! What do you... Hmm...”

His boiling emotions gradually cooled down.

The more he thought about it, the more it made sense.

Who exactly was Kim Young-mo?

He turned down all the offers to join bigger broadcasting stations and stayed to create a children’s program that would go down in history.

He was the one who yelled until his voice went hoarse, saying, “How long are we going to rely on importing foreign animations?”

He was the one who shouted that we need content that embodies 100% of our nation’s spirit.

And now, this guy was bringing in a child without even an audition?

That certainly meant there was a good reason for it.

“... So, Hye-mi.”

“Yes.”

“Where’s Young-mo now?”

“He just finished parking and is on his way up.”

“The elevator?”

“Yes.”

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‘Alright. Let’s at least take a look.’

‘Let’s see what kind of talent this kid possesses and then make a decision.’

‘I can still get angry after that if needed.’  

The CP gathered his thoughts and sat near the elevator, waiting for Kim Young-mo.

B3.

B2.

B1.

With each rising floor number, the vibration in his legs intensified.

The angel and the devil at his sides kept cooling and heating up his emotions.

Then—

Ding!  

As if rewarding his patience, the elevator doors opened.

“You’re amazing, Young-mo! There’s no one quite like you!”

Upon seeing the boy inside, the CP beamed widely.

Indeed, PD Kim Young-mo knew what he was doing!

Unbelievable!

———

What is the most important aspect of directing?

It’s the same as cooking.

‘The cast is the most important.’

If you have good ingredients, no matter how you prepare them, the result will be fantastic.

Just like how a salad made with organic vegetables turns out delicious.

In this regard, the director was in an extremely good mood right now.

‘Where did a kid like this come from?’

To keep the child’s clothes cost-effective, he wore a slightly oversized t-shirt.

The pants were rolled up several times, making the cuffs look like plump rolls of kimbap.

He wore sneakers that had clearly been used for a long time judging by their worn and washed-out state.

Just by this alone, he appeared like any five-year-old kid you could see around the neighborhood.

But—

‘He’s unbelievably handsome.’

How could a five-year-old have such features?

A sharp nose, clear eyes, pupils that shone like starlight.

Small, cute lips, and more.

Having filmed children’s programs for quite a long time, he was, without a doubt, the best.

It even made one think that there might never be another face like his in the future.

Moreover.

The most astonishing thing was how remarkably calm he was for a five-year-old.

Usually, a child would cry when separated from their mother in an unfamiliar environment.

“... If you’re bored, should I hold your hand?”

“It’s sweaty.”

“W-what? I sweat a lot?”

“That’s not what I meant. Just... Well, fine. Stay quietly next to me.”

“Okay!”

Instead, he was skillfully managing the veteran child actor, Kim Su-jin.

Based on their conversation alone, you could mistake them for an older brother and younger sister.

‘It’s a blessing that we had an empty spot just waiting to be filled.’ 

The biggest enemy of child actors is their condition.

Labor laws aside, how much stamina can kids have even if they enjoy playing around?

They’re prone to falling ill at the drop of a hat.

Today was a team game day, and the empty spot felt particularly glaring.

But now, with such a perfect substitute, there was nothing to worry about.

In fact, the director wasn’t the only one thinking this.

“Normally, it’s unusual to fill a spot like this so quickly. But we are a smaller broadcasting station.”

“Oh, yes, yes...”

CP Heo Sang-seok, who had been fully prepared to scold PD Kim Young-mo, was now conducting the interview with a grin that stretched up to his ears.

“First, let me explain how our filming process works...”

CP Heo Sang-seok began explaining everything earnestly to the boy’s mother, Lee Yoo-hyun.

He went over the filming methods, schedules, and how the appearance fee would be paid.

While giving these various explanations, Heo Sang-seok kept sneaking glances at the boy—no, Kim Dong-hoo.

‘He’s really beyond the world.’

There were instances where actors were said to act handsome.

Even if they weren’t exceptionally good-looking, they could overwhelm everyone with their charm.

Such actors were often more popular than genuinely handsome ones.

However—

‘He’s unbeatable.’

It felt like witnessing the standard of the next generation’s leading handsome man.

‘But this is my instinct.’

‘How is this kid so sharp?’

‘This kid is not ordinary.’

‘To what extent will my perks apply?’  

‘Anyway, it’s an hour before filming starts, but I haven’t seen anyone yet.’